Pictured Above left : Craig with Jean Christophe Novelli at the Taste of Grampian on his charity challenge tour / Above centre : With a little help from my friends - First Minister Alex Salmond, Katharine Brown, Healthy Eating Ambassador for Quality Meat Scotland and chef Jean Christophe Novelli join Craig on his Scottish Cities charity challenge. / Above right: The Kilted Chef prepares to take to the skies for his charity challenge.

“So what a day!! The Kilted Chef Challenge has finally drawn to a close, with 9 stops completed and a lot of funds raised for two great charities. We have got 99% of the money collected and so far we have raised a phenomenal £30,000 and still counting!!! This will be split between Breast Cancer Care and Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres. We are blown away by the generosity and enthusiasm shown by everyone who helped contribute to my challenge. What better way of finishing off the Kilted Chef Challenge than by hand delivering a specially created meal to Rod Stewart who thoroughly appreciated the Scottish Aberdeen Angus Beef Bhuna with mini Coriander Butteries. Originally our target was £60,000 so I won’t stop until we hit that figure, so what’s my next challenge...? Any suggestions or donations welcome!”

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Craig's journey complied of :

Udny Green (Village Green) 6.30am :

The Kilted Challenge kicks off in Udny Green. Join Craig in an energetic work out on the village green, led by professional trainers. The ‘Kilted’ sausage ribbon will then be cut by the First Minister of Scotland before he and Craig fly off on the 600 mile challenge by helicopter. Thereafter a well deserved breakfast will be served, consisting of smoothies, fresh fruit, tea/coffee and our special sausage in a roll.
This event promises to be a great way to jump start your weekend.

Inverness (Café 1) 8.00am :

The helicopter will land on the green, right outside the castle which looks down onto Café 1. Craig will be piped in to join Lady Claire MacDonald in a cookery demonstration of Flambéed Raspberry, Crème Fraiche & Honey Porridge Shot. Their guests will enjoy a hearty Scottish breakfast and an address from The First Minister in the Highland capital.

Inverurie (Thainstone Centre) 10.00am :

Next stop is the ‘Taste of Grampian’ annual food festival. Craig will join forces with celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli and the The Two Fat Laddies to celebrate Grampians larder and of course raise as much as possible through culinary entertainment. Craig will then set off alone to his next venue.

Aberdeen (Union Square Shopping Mall) 12.30pm :

This is an all day event supporting Craig’s challenge, including music, face painting and cooking demonstrations, with Craig arriving at 12:30 to cook up a storm! 

Dundee (Maggie's Cancer Care Centre) 2.30pm :

This promises to be a really delicious Strawberry afternoon tea.  There will be scones, cream, jam and some lovely strawberry tea provided by Breast Cancer Care.  Raffles and auctions will take place to support the ongoing fundraising.

Stirling (Riverhouse Restaurant) 16.30pm :

4 down, 5 to go!  Next stop is Stirling where Craig will land the helicopter right outside The Riverhouse restaurant which sits at the loch side at the foot of the historic Stirling castle.  It’s a beautiful location!  Craig will do a cooking demonstration which will be followed by a raffle…..a lovely way to start your Saturday evening!

Glasgow (Malmaison) 18.00pm :
Next venue is Malmaison Glasgow, we have reserved the cocktail lounge where canapés and wine will flow, accompanied by a cheeky yet contemporary demonstration celebrating Glasgow’s Culinary delights!  Craig will be joined by the much loved TV chef; Jacqueline O’Donnell of the Two Sisters.  It is guaranteed to be a light-hearted, fun filled demonstration and a grand prize raffle not to be missed!! 

Edinburgh (Laing's Kitchen Showroom) 19.00pm :

Last venue before our return home will, without question, be a sophisticated gathering on the Leith Waterfront at the Laing’s Kitchen Showroom.  There will be a wine tasting, gourmet canapés and the grand finale cooking demonstration overlooking the waters of Leith.

Udny Green (Village Hall) 21.30pm :

Home Sweet home!  It’s back to Udny Green for an after party!  With live music from ‘Rob Stewart’, (in anticipation for the Rod Stewart concert on the 5th June), great food and great wine, all in aid of two great causes!  It promises to be a fantastic end to a spectacular day!